Press Release

Sick inmate dies in public hospital 

     A sick male inmate from Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (November 22).

     The 77-year-old inmate reported sick and was subsequently sent to a public hospital for treatment on November 14. He was certified dead at 9.52am today.

     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.

     The inmate was sentenced to imprisonment for 12 months for an offence of conspiracy to defraud. 

Ends/Friday, November 22, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:36

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